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link to Trump budget cuts threaten Western water projects

Trump budget cuts threaten Western water projects

A congressional report says Trump’s 2026 budget would cut federal help for drinking water, sewers, water recycling, and storage across the Colorado River Basin.

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link to Department of Energy launches innovative groundwater study

Department of Energy launches innovative groundwater study

DOE launches a pilot study at Santa Susana (California) to test biological and chemical methods for treating contaminated groundwater.

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link to [Video] West’s Water Crisis: Is History Repeating Itself?

[Video] West’s Water Crisis: Is History Repeating Itself?

From Sites Reservoir to historic warnings about the Great Salt Lake, this week’s video explores the past and future of Western water.

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link to Drought eases in the Southwest, expands elsewhere

Drought eases in the Southwest, expands elsewhere

Drought eased in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, but northern Colorado saw worsening conditions, according to the September 11 Drought Monitor.

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link to BurnBot: California’s high-tech tool for safer prescribed fire

BurnBot: California’s high-tech tool for safer prescribed fire

A remote-controlled machine called BurnBot is helping California firefighters reduce wildfire risks while encouraging fire-resilient native plants.

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link to Interior moves to rescind Public Lands Rule

Interior moves to rescind Public Lands Rule

Interior proposes rescinding BLM’s 2024 Public Lands Rule as lawmakers, industry, and conservation groups line up on both sides. Public comments are open.

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About the Author

Since 1995, Deborah has owned and operated LegalTech LLC with a focus on water rights. Before moving to Arizona in 1986, she worked as a quality control analyst for Honeywell and in commercial real estate, both in Texas. She learned about Arizona's water rights from the late and great attorney Michael Brophy of Ryley, Carlock & Applewhite. Her side interests are writing (and reading), Wordpress programming and much more.

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  • North Platte snowmelt forecast falls far below average
  • Snow drought creates a troubling outlook for Colorado River Basin
  • Arizona marks major water policy milestone
  • Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River Basin
  • RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiative
  1. Deborah on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 9, 2026

    Good insights! I am quite concerned about this situation. We need several long-lasting storms. Here in early March, it's unusually…

  2. Helen c on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 8, 2026

    As long as the feds continue to allow data centers, and impede alternative energy sources, we're doomed. These programs are…

  3. Helen c on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 8, 2026

    It is so obvious that the entire larger ecosystem is interdependent on factors that we've been aware of, and done…

  4. Laura on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 7, 2026

    Well, this looks and feels like a sound idea. I find myself wondering if my little towns population is low…

  5. Laura on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 7, 2026

    There is nothing fun about these drought conditions. You can't have snowpack if there's been no snow and there has…

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